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The registered electrologists and licensed aestheticians at New England Electrology & Skin Care Center beautify their clients? bodies by permanently ceasing hair growth with electrolysis or temporarily removing hair with waxing. Also specializing in skincare, their facials cleanse and balance complexions. Their chemical peels and microdermabrasions rid facades of the topmost layer of skin to reveal the soft complexion awaiting below, resulting in a more youthful look.

Look Your Best's age-vanquishing team of board-certified physicians and nurses aim to whittle down wrinkles with FDA-approved Botox injections. A physician or nurse begins by examining facial fields to suss out each crease and determine a plan of attack. In a brief 30- to 45-minute session, the smoothing serum is injected directly into the facial muscles that are responsible for frown lines, laugh lines, and pug-impersonation lines, preventing their contraction. Newly liberated lines soften over the following three–five days, leaving a smoother appearance for up to four months.

An airbrush-tan appointment at Perfect Touch begins with a ritual color selection, when you will be able to choose your desired shade of gold, bronze, or zirconium. Next, clients are escorted into the spray chamber, a tent that tanners can enter nude or clothed in the bikini or bloomers of their choice. An airbrush-wielding technician then evenly glazes the dermis with a cool mist of dye, and in less than 10 minutes the ghostly emerge embronzened. Perfect Touch's dye is quick drying (so there is no need to pat dry, wear dark clothing, or wrap oneself in a rain-shielding armor of cellophane post misting) and contains a high ratio of brown to red tones to prevent orangeing and preserve an authentically human glow.

Beverly Day Spa might seem like a typical nail spa, albeit a pretty one with wood manicure stations, calming green tones, and a crystal chandelier,?but the little touches it employs makes it stand out. Tools are disposable when possible or are sterilized with the spa's autoclave sterilization system, a system typically used by dentists and doctors. Gel-drying lamps rely on LED, not UV, light, and products used are from the Seacret line, which pampers skin with minerals from the Dead Sea. And technicians are perfectly adept at creating everything from stiletto nails to nail art featuring ombre glitter or the entire Declaration of Independence.
Further back in the space,?the nail spa gives way to private treatment rooms where aestheticians administer Seacret facials, remove unwanted body hair, and individually attach eyelash extensions to natural lashes.

Tranquility Massage and Spa is lead by Janet Owen Estella, who in 15 years as a massage therapist has appeared on TV, been interviewed in New Perspectives Magazine, and worked for the Massachusetts Chiefs AAA baseball team for her therapeutic skills. She also studied aesthetics and herbal medicine, and she integrates all of these skills and experiences into her treatments at Tranquility Massage and Spa.
In her lovely spa—between a gas fireplace and views of the Bass River—the experienced staff doles out therapeutic massages, full body exfoliation treatments, and energy work. The staff treats neck and back pain, headaches, chronic pain, sports injuries, and sore muscles. Knowledge of botanical medicine informs aesthetic treatments—as they use natural plant enzymes to draw out the skin’s radiant colors during the Tranquility enzyme facial.

Rendered in white, three-dimensional lettering, the words create and relax hang from A Little Style's sky-blue walls. The salon follows these commands faithfully. From the outside, it looks like a quaint white house, and this homey feel extends indoors, where patrons find comfy chairs, decorations during the holidays, and shelves stocked with Redken, Matrix, and other professional products for sale. It's in this space that stylist and owner Rachel Little's creativity shines. Ms. Little transforms hairstyles with trendy cuts, flattering highlights, and all-over color treatments. She also works with children, whose hair grows at a rate one million times faster than adults'.

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We are always searching and scouring for the perfect manicure. Boston has an incredible selection of nail salons in every part of the city. Some salons are just not in your price range or your manicure may come out looking like you did it yourself. Fortunately, there is a solution. Two of the best finds in the city are City Nails and MiniLuxe.
City Nails is located on Washington Street in the South End. Through endless searches, this is the perfect nail salon. The salon which also offers waxing is never overcrowded at any one time. It's easy to make an appointment or especially to just walk in. The shelves are filled with an abundance of colors, especially the latest and greatest. Manicures are set up on an adorable bar with fabulous tunes playing in the background.
The key to this salon is in fact the manicures themselves. Lasting for at least a true week, polish goes on smoothly with no mistakes and nail techs can create any shape you may desire you nails to be. Cuticles are given a great deal of attention here; this just may be the reason nails look so fabulous and fresh after.
Who doesn't like a hand massage? The staff here aims to pamper and uses incredible creams and cuticle oils. Hands are massaged until baby soft. Prices are perfect at $12 a manicure. See for yourself and you won't be disappointed.
Another pleasing salon located on Newbury Street is MiniLuxe. This may be a bit more high end but really gives you that spa feeling you may be looking for. This salon is really unique to visit. Jewelry, creams, tweezers, and the best beauty products around are sold here and give clients something to peruse if there is a wait.
Promoting "me time", there is the right service for you. Nail art, gel, warm oil manicures, and hair removal services are performed here in this serene, calm setting. They even cater to the little ones with their "TeenyLuxe Manicure". Prices are a bit higher here at $19 a manicure, but the overall experience is worth the trip.
This salon also offers Mini-Series packages in sets of three for additional savings. This is quite a perk in the nail world.
Try them for yourself and finally be pleased with the way your nails look. No regrets this time!